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Options for Teleworking Federal Employees with Caregiving Needs

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 31, 2020 7:02 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Young mother conducting telework at her home as she talks on the phone in front of a laptop computer while holding her baby

OPM has provided options for agencies to assist teleworking federal employees who also have caregiving responsibilities.

Government Sued Over Federal Employees Exposed to Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 30, 2020 1:29 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Wooden judge's gavel sitting on top of a spread of $100 bills

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the government on behalf of federal employees who may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

Honey, Don’t Hit Your TSP

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMarch 28, 2020 10:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Illustration of a man holding a pink piggy bank as he flees a coronavirus cell

The coronavirus stimulus bill may allow federal employees to take money out of their TSP accounts, but the author has a warning for anyone considering this.

What’s in the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill for Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 27, 2020 6:57 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
COVID-19 coronavirus stimulus money: $100 bills falling from the sky; the images of Benjamin Franklin on them shown wearing a surgical mask

Congress has passed a massive bill to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here are some of the details that will impact many readers.

Coronavirus Infects Seniors’ Social Security Checks (If You Were Born In 1960)

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMarch 27, 2020 7:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Close up of Benjamin Franklin's picture on the $100 bill seen wearing a surgical mask

The coronavirus could put a dent in some seniors’ Social Security checks. The author explains why this is the case.

Is Now the Time to Move to the G Fund?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMarch 26, 2020 12:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

As stocks drop fast, federal employees may be wondering if they should dump the TSP stock funds. One financial advisor offers his perspective.

Is it Wise to Suspend RMDs for 2020?

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldMarch 26, 2020 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Sheet of paper on a desk that is labeled 'RMD Required Minimum Distributions' with a pen on top of it and sitting next to glasses and a spreadsheet

Congress has allowed the suspension of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2020 due to the coronavirus.

OPM Confirms Insurance Benefits Processing Will Continue Despite Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 25, 2020 5:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Close up of the top of a document labeled 'health insurance claim form' with a stethoscope and some cash lying on top of it

OPM is reminding federal agencies of their responsibilities to continue benefits processing despite potential disruptions from the coronavirus.

House Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Contains a Bailout for the Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 24, 2020 5:37 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Two House lawmakers have said that the coronavirus has created a financial emergency for the Postal Service.

House Democrats Unveil Coronavirus Stimulus Bill With Provisions for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 24, 2020 10:30 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

House Democrats have unveiled a coronavirus stimulus bill with a number of important provisions for federal employees.

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January 26, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.2841 +0.01% +0.28%
F Fund $18.7937 -0.23% +3.22%
C Fund $62.3466 +1.11% +5.84%
S Fund $67.0875 +1.05% +9.03%
I Fund $36.9121 +0.11% +8.75%
L Income $23.3385 +0.18% +2.13%
L 2025 $11.7801 +0.28% +3.12%
L 2030 $40.8907 +0.44% +4.65%
L 2035 $12.1835 +0.48% +5.09%
L 2040 $45.7646 +0.52% +5.51%
L 2045 $12.4458 +0.56% +5.89%
L 2050 $27.0971 +0.60% +6.24%
L 2055 $13.1536 +0.74% +7.26%
L 2060 $13.1524 +0.74% +7.26%
L 2065 $13.1510 +0.74% +7.27%
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